Expert Insights Troubleshooting and Fixing Loose Steering Wheel Problems

It only happens when the wheel is straight and goes away randomly, it could be related to the steering linkage or the way the components interact. I have a 02 Highander Limited and when I go over small bumps like in the driveway, I can feel it through the steering wheel, ... Loose steering wheel ... It most likely your ball joints. ... I had my wheel come loose. The bearing inside the column was shot. Actually pretty ... The soft center "horn button" is just a "press fit". Use a butter knife or similar tool (not sharp edged) and gently work it around the edge of ... Yes, steering gear needs to be tightened but should be done in small increments. No more than a 1/4 turn at a time. Road test each time to set ... The steering wheel now has some "play" in when turning the wheel. Has a loose gap of about 6 inches before the wheel turns. Most noticeable when stopped. Most likely the steering shaft from steering wheel to the rack and pinion. They always go bad. My 2003 went bad it was about $120 bucks and took ... This problem is normal for early MY2000+ vehicles that age, usually from chronic grabbing off the wheel upon entry/exit. This isn't the case ... if someone has recently had the wheel off for some reason the center nut probably is loose. Press the wheel down, back onto the splines, steer ... When the steering wheel is loose, "has play in it", it is difficult for drivers to correctly know the position of the front wheels. Steering ...